Darren Fletcher is closing in on a Premier League record with West Brom

He’s just three games away from breaking the record for consecutive Premier League games from those still playing, currently held by Wes Morgan of Leicester City, whose run came to an end last month.

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And the 33-year-old, who is out of contract in the summer, expects to get a new deal with WBA sorted after triggering a one-year option earlier this season.

Fletcher said: “It’s a strange one really. I triggered an extension, the extension was my option so the contract is there, there’s no issue.

“That’s the way it is really. I’m sure It will be sorted sooner rather than later. There’s no real panic. From my point of view it’s a completely relaxed situation.

“It’s a weird situation the fact it’s been triggered and it’s my option. I’m not sure quite how that managed to be. Probably when you sign at the last minute of a transfer window these things happen that way.